Boeing expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in late 2025 following delivery of the final U.S. Navy fighters. Production could be extended to 2027 if the Super Hornet is selected by an international customer. To meet demand for defense products and services, Boeing plans …
Read More »General Electric gets $220M contract for F414 engines in support of F/A-18 production
The U.S. Navy has given General Electric Co., the world’s largest aircraft engine maker, a contract modification F414 engines, according to the U.S. Department of Defense contract announcements. General Electric was awarded a $219,9 million contract modification for the supply of 48 F414-GE-400 engines and engine devices in support of …
Read More »US Navy Awards L3Harris Technologies $104 Million Contract for F/A-18 Electronic Warfare System
The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a $104 million follow-on contract to supply the next production lot of the electronic warfare (EW) system that protects F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against electronic threats. The announcement was made in conjunction with vHook’20 being held virtually, September 10-12. L3Harris will manufacture …
Read More »Get under the skin of an F/A-18 Super Hornet and find out why Boeing engineers are cutting two F18s in half
How does heavy operational use affect the inside of the F/A-18 Super Hornet? To find out, a team of Boeing engineers and mechanics recently “despliced” two retired U.S. Navy Super Hornets by splitting the jets in half. This process will enable the team to examine the inside of the aircraft …
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